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Alunatunes's Weblogalunatunes wrote 7 months ago: “The best things in life are not things.” In a 2000 National Opinion Research Center p … more →
alunatunes wrote 11 months ago: Time your calls to the buyer when you are not distracted by other things. It’s best to not cal … more →
alunatunes wrote 12 months ago: Dropping names is helpful. Especially if Jason Talentbuyer knows Adam Jones in the Reggae Renegades … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: This is an example of an effective booking inquiry conversation. By no means should you use this exa … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Post the date of your inquiry and the person or persons at the venue you spoke with. If Susan answer … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Understand booking takes place three months to one year out. A summer tour should be in the planning … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Communicating in the music business is done via phone or email. Be professional in your approach. Do … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: A pitch is sometimes called an elevator speech because it’s designed to take about thirty seco … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Most musicians or bands regard a copy of the Musicians Atlas or a similar guide like Charlie Bucket’ … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: As with your office setup, the tools to manage booking don’t have to be complicated or pricey. … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Create an effective and professional message for voice mail. “This is Steve Rhodes with Your L … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Use a phone log to track incoming calls. It’s easy for phone numbers to get lost in the deluge … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: A postal log for tracking packages is indespensible. As you prepare packages, list them in your post … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Plain notebook paper is an awesome and powerful tool when used correctly. I use loose leaf paper as … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: A spiral bound notebook is extremely helpful in tracking day to day business. The night before a ded … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: Thrift markets and second hand shops offer much in the way of outfitting an office. Remember to clea … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: You have a place for everything and everything is usually in its place when you perform. You wouldn … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: It’s very important to be sure you are ready to book shows and subsequently tour. Talent buyer … more →
alunatunes wrote 1 year ago: 10. Set up a business system to deal with tour funds before you leave home. Be sure to make deposits … more →